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HB52 HAB

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,193 mi
Last recorded52,193 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB52 HAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 52,193 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 52,020 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 52,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 51,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 51,657 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 51,217 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 50,620 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 50,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 48,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 44,087 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,716 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 37,179 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,073 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 29,071 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,650 miles

front and rear brake discs slight carrosion

slight cut on ns front tyre wall

Pass 4 Jul 2014 22,970 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,504 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 17,388 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,390 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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HB52 HAB is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 47,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HB52 HAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HB52 HAB registered?

HB52 HAB is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is HB52 HAB safe to buy?

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